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Contact edit! Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Winter holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 29, 2023
School holidays :
New Year's Day
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Monday january 1, 2024
Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Armed Forces Day
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Wednesday january 10, 2024
Culture :
Winter holiday (end)
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Monday january 29, 2024
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday february 8, 2024
School holidays : Https://moe.go.kr
https://school.jbedu.kr/
International schools follow different calendars
official calendar
some variations according to the school
Average class size: more than 34
School days are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2022 PISA ranking: #5 with a 523 score
School day duration: 8:00 hours
Schooling mandatory till age 15-16
number of instructional hours per year in lower secondary education: 580
Teaching languages: Korean
schools are closed on Sunday
school uniform (gyobock) required
QS Best Student Cities in Seoul: #3
Seoul National University ranking: Times Higher Education #72/QS ranking #35/Shanghai #101
We carry confirmed dates till Dec 2024 (based on https://school.jbedu.kr/) - beginning of school year may vary
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Sollal
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Friday february 9, 2024
Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Sollal
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Saturday february 10, 2024
Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Sollal
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Sunday february 11, 2024
Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Sollal
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Monday february 12, 2024
Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Tuesday february 13, 2024
School holidays :
Valentine's Day
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Wednesday february 14, 2024
cards/flowers : Introduced by Pope Gelasus in 498, perhaps in response to a local Roman tradition of lovers writing their names on an urn in February
Movement towards Independence Day (Samiljol )
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Friday march 1, 2024
Secular holiday : Riots in 1919 against Japanese rule
White Day
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Thursday march 14, 2024
Culture : The opposite of Valentines Day: men give cakes or chocolates to women.
Seoul Marathon
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Sunday march 17, 2024
Sports events : Http://seoul-marathon.com 2024 edition confirmed
Arbor Day
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Friday april 5, 2024
Culture :
Parliamentary election
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Wednesday april 10, 2024
Special Events :
Optional holiday
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Wednesday april 10, 2024
Secular holiday : Election day
Labour Day
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Wednesday may 1, 2024
Banks only : Banks and most workers, but not public administration.
Jeonju International Film Festival
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Thursday may 2, 2024
Culture : Https://eng.jeonjufest.kr lasts 10 days - in Jeonju 2024 edition NOT confirmed
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday may 3, 2024
School holidays :
Children Day
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Sunday may 5, 2024
Secular holiday : South Korean Children's Day was created by Bhang Jung Hwan in 1923. It was originally on May 1, later changed to May 5 in 1946. It was officially adopted by government in 1973, and became a public holiday in 1975. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Children Day
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Monday may 6, 2024
Secular holiday : South Korean Children's Day was created by Bhang Jung Hwan in 1923. It was originally on May 1, later changed to May 5 in 1946. It was officially adopted by government in 1973, and became a public holiday in 1975. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Tuesday may 7, 2024
School holidays :
Parents Day
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Wednesday may 8, 2024
Culture : Sons and daughters show their love and respect for their parents on this day.
Parents Day is not a national holiday. Banks and shops are open for business.
Buddha's Anniversary
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Wednesday may 15, 2024
Buddhism (Vajrayana) : Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born on April 8th, 623 B.C.E. in ancient northern India (now in Nepal) as Prince Siddhartha. It is a holiday observed by Buddhists throughout the world, though the exact date may differ from country to country.
Teachers' Day
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Wednesday may 15, 2024
Culture :
Tour de Korea DMZ
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Wednesday may 29, 2024
Sports events : Cycling race 2024 edition NOT confirmed
Memorial Day for the Korean War
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Thursday june 6, 2024
Secular holiday :
International Motor Salon
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Friday june 28, 2024
Tradeshows : Lasts one week - in Busan - https://www.kintex.com 2024 edition confirmed